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Insight: U.S. House 2020 target lists show Democrats playing defense in the South
Democratic and Republican campaign arms are targeting 25 Southern seats ♦By Rich Shumate, ChickenFriedPolitics.com editor WASHINGTON (CFP) — The U.S. House campaign arms for both…
North Carolina Republican U.S. Rep. Walter Jones dies at 76
Death will trigger a special election in the state’s 3rd U.S. House district ♦By Rich Shumate, ChickenFriedPolitics.com GREENVILLE, North Carolina (CFP) — Republican U.S. Rep.…
Justin Fairfax says encounters with 2 accusers were consensual, wants FBI investigation
Political support for Virginia lieutenant governor collapses, with impeachment threat on the table ♦By Rich Shumate, ChickenFriedPolitics.com editor RICHMOND (CFP) — Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin…
Georgia GOP U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall won’t seek re-election in 2020
Decision will give Democrats a prime pickup opportunity in the Atlanta suburbs ♦By Rich Shumate, ChickenFriedPolitics.com editor ATLANTA (CFP) — After nearly losing his seat…
Meltdown in Richmond: 3 top Virginia Democrats all snared in crises over conduct
Woman claims lieutenant governor sexually assaulted her; attorney general admits to wearing blackface ♦By Rich Shumate, ChickenFriedPolitics.com editor RICHMOND (CFP) — The turmoil in the…
Virginia lieutenant governor pushes back against sexual assault allegation
Justin Fairfax threatens legal action over encounter that his attorneys tell Washington Post was consensual ♦By Rich Shumate, ChickenFriedPolitics.com editor RICHMOND (CFP) — As Virginia…
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam now says he is not in racist photo, refuses to resign
Northam’s amended narrative comes after growing number of Democrats pressure him to step down ♦By Rich Shumate, ChickenFriedPolitics.com RICHMOND (CFP) — A day after saying…
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam “deeply sorry” for posing in racist costume
State GOP, Democratic leaders call on Northam to resign after 1984 photo surfaces ♦By Rich Shumate, ChickenFriedPolitics.com editor RICHMOND (CFP) — Virginia Governor Ralph Northam…